Apostolic Constitutions

APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTIONS; 20th century.
"Index of forbidden books".
Printer: Vatican Press. Rome, 1900.
Presents stamp of the library of the Count of La Jarosa.
In good condition with Spanish paper covers.
Measurements: 26 x 18 x 2.5 cm.
The Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Index of Prohibited Books) was a changing list of publications considered heretical or contrary to morals by the Sacred Congregation of the Index (former dicastery of the Roman Curia); Catholics were forbidden to print or read them, subject to the local bishop. The Index was active from 1560 to 1966.